Daily Archives: August 17, 2024

Extra benefits when you reach 70-percent disabilty

In this episode of the SITREP, Mike discusses 11 different VA benefits that Veterans qualify for when they are receiving 70% Service-Connected Disability: (1) VA Disability Compensation, (2) Additional Compensation for Dependents, (3) VA Health Care, (4) Travel Allowance, (5) VA Home Loan Funding Fee Waiver, (7) 10 Point Hiring Preference, (8) Direct Hire, (9) Burial and Plot Allowance, (10)…

With reports that three billion records with social security numbers were stolen, what can you do to protect yourself from identity theft?

With news reports that hackers had acquired new three billion records with Social Security numbers, government agencies are making outreach to help everyone protect their data.  Identity theft risks will increase in the months ahead.  The Federal Trade Commission has released a short video on the five steps every veteran, their families and others should take to mitigate the potential…